British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are set to headline Searchlight's adaptation of 'The Roses', a modern retelling of the 1989 dark comedy 'The War of the Roses', starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.

Under the direction of Jay Roach, known for his versatility in blending comedy and drama, 'The Roses' is currently in development at Searchlight Studios, as per The Hollywood Reporter.